Juicy Chord Progressions: 6 Gorgeous Chords To Put Before A Dominant Chord
Dominant chords (i.e. chords like A7, C7, G7...) are VERY common in western music and are used in all styles. They are often used to create a 'high-tension' feeling or just to propel the song forward.
One of the best-kept secrets of music theory is what to put just before those chords. In the last couple of centuries very ingenious and creative musicians have found many ways to 'prepare' the dominant chord, and some of these options sound simply gorgeous.
In this video I show you 6 juicy options for chords that you can put before a dominant chord. I'm not going to explain a lot of complex theory: I'm just going to give you the chords and play a few variations.
These new sounds will definitely help you get your creative juices flowing and will sparkle your inspiration.
In the video above we talk about first inversion chords. If you do not know what they are (don't worry, it's easy) then you can watch the video below, that explains you in simple language what are first inversion chords and 3 ways you can use them in your songs
If you want to know:
- more options for chord progressions (whether they contain a dominant chord or not)
- more ways to make your songs sound 'professional'
- what are the ideas behind all this so you can create YOUR own variations
...then be sure to check out the Complete Chord Mastery course that will teach you all that in an easy-to-understand format while you write actual music with it. Don't miss out on it!
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